On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a long-awaited decision in the Colorado Masterpiece Cakeshop case. The decision is being heralded as a win for conservative Christians and a loss for LGBT justice advocates, but it was neither.

The coming years are going to be difficult as we see courts grapple with the balancing act between protection of conservative religious belief and protection of civil rights.

I have three heroes. My mom grew up in a Midwestern farm community that today values President Trump and conservative biblical interpretation. But somehow my mom became a teacher who stood with Jews and African Americans in early 1960s Nashville.

SpokaneFāVS readers are likely confused and frustrated by the recent U.S. Supreme Court immigration decision. I think that people of faith can reasonably disagree about the complicated issues of separation of powers and federalism raised by this case.

A hostile feeling (or animus) toward transgender people becomes an important part of the legal discussion. This animus is rooted in fear and confusion. Even if HB2 is removed, the animus will remain